Federal vs State power in energy policy sparks clash
The editorial questions the Bush administration's push to federalize power line placement. It argues for state led solutions and warns against federal overreach, urging a partnership approach rather than intervention. Governors warn against Big Brother style timing and insist states act first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
John Ashcroft
Interior
Gale Norton
Energy
Spencer Abraham
Washington
Abraham
National Governors’ Association
Congress
Oklahoma
Frank Keating
Local Pressroom Staff Directory Listing
The Aiken Standard presents a staff locator listing names including Scott B Hunter Jeffrey B Wallace Art Zappa Ellen C Priest Garth R Groshand Timothy E O Briant James R Bennett Jr J David Boyd and others in the pressroom and directing roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy E. O’briant
James R. Bennett Jr
Caution urged after heated heated heat safety letters
Frank G. Roberson argues for careful, fact based opinion in letters to the editor. He defends district decisions on heat safety procedures for football practice and criticizes a local sports writer for misrepresenting events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aikener
Westinghouse
Savannah River
South Carolina High School League
Melvin Robinson
South
Letters debate Confederate monuments and history in Aiken
The writer defends preserving Confederate monuments while noting slavery's role and questions if Washington and Jefferson should be erased. He also addresses local gas-price discussions in Aiken, criticizing market-driven explanations and skepticism toward price changes, signed by Joel Ray of Aiken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Hewitt, Jr
Aiken Standard
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Irby Wright
Aiken
Upstate
U.S
Allendale
Joel Ray Aiken
Aiken County Council responds to Bridgestone plan criticisms
District 1 representative asserts misstatements by Councilman Chuck Smith about Bridgestone inducements. He argues the state directs site location, Schedule 9 was not shared, and GVW offers a no cost ladder truck and EMS staffing to cover Bridgestone while warning of hidden promises and past tax increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Smith
Smith
Aiken County
Bridgestone
S.C. Department of Commerce
Economic Development Authority
Mr. Shepherd
Chairman Young
Council
Bill Shepherd
Phil Napier
Napier
GVW
Sage Mill
Aiken County Ems
Salley
Wagener
Salley Manufacturing
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Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Art Zappa
Ellen C. Priest
Garth R. Groshand
J. David Boyd
University of South Carolina
The
Weather Service
Roberson
Rane Sae
Frank G. Roberson
County Council
Bob Salley
Astees
Monetta
Perry
Couchton
Windsor
White Pond
Aiken County Council
Kathy Rawls
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